Maharashtra Police SI Prelims Mock Test - 2 - Maharashtra Police SI MCQ

• Pair 1 is correctly matched: Non-violence (Ahimsa) is a core principle of Jainism, strongly associated with Mahavira.
• Pair 2 is correctly matched: The Eightfold Path is a fundamental teaching of Buddhism, introduced by Gautama Buddha as a means to end suffering.
• Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Discarding clothes is associated with Mahavira and the Digambara sect of Jainism, not Chandragupta Maurya.

Abu'l Fazl was assassinated while he was returning from the Deccan by Vir Singh Bundela (who later became the ruler of Orchha) between Sarai Vir and Antri (near Narwar) in a plot contrived by Akbar's eldest son Prince Salim (who later became the Emperor Jahangir)[16] in 1602, because Abu'l Fazl was known to oppose the accession of Prince Salim to the throne. His severed head was sent to Salim at Allahabad. Abu'l Fazl was buried at Antri.[17][18] Abu'l Fazl's son Shaikh Afzal Khan (29 December 1571 – 1613) was later appointed governor of Bihar in 1608 by Jahangir.

Following the Babri Masjid demolition, retaliatory bomb blasts occurred in Bombay in 1993, which were seen as a response to the demolition and subsequent riots.

The World Soil Day was formally established on December 5, 2014, by the UN General Assembly, recognizing the late King of Thailand's commitment to sustainable soil management. The theme for 2023 is “Soil and Water, a Source of Life.”

First Number x Second Number = HCF x LCM
Then, 75 x Second Number = 15 x 225
Second Number latex ={ 15 x 225}/75 = 45$
Therefore, other number is 45. 

The correct option is B.
The elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India. All members of the Lok Sabha, except two who can be nominated by the President of India, are directly elected through general elections which take place every five years in normal circumstances by universal adult suffrage.
 

As 'Architect' makes 'Building' similarly 'Sculptor' makes 'Statue'.

A fundamental principle of democracy is that each adult citizen should have one vote, and each vote should have equal value.

The Correct Answer  is A: 1 Only

Explanation for the Correct Answer:
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age habitation starting at the site in Acheulian times.
1. Evidence of Use of Tools and Implements:

• Bhimbetka caves indeed demonstrate the continuity of human evolution from the Lower Paleolithic period to the Mesolithic period to the Chalcolithic period. This is primarily because these caves contain a rich collection of archaeological findings.
• The site has yielded tools and implements from all these periods, providing concrete evidence of human evolution and progress in tool-making techniques and survival strategies.
• The artifacts found here include tools from the Old Stone Age (Lower Palaeolithic), tools from the Middle Stone Age (Mesolithic), as well as tools from the New Stone Age (Chalcolithic).
• This shows a clear progression and continuity of human activities and evolution over a long period of time, which is why statement 1 is correct.

2. Presence of Shankhalipi Inscriptions:

• While the Bhimbetka caves do contain ancient inscriptions, the presence of "Shankhalipi" inscriptions specifically is not a significant factor in demonstrating the continuity of human evolution from the Lower Paleolithic period to the Mesolithic period to the Chalcolithic period.
• Shankhalipi, also known as shell-script, is a unique and lesser-known script found in India, and it is not associated with the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, or Chalcolithic periods.
• Therefore, the presence of Shankhalipi inscriptions in the Bhimbetka caves does not directly support the evidence of continuity of human evolution over these periods. This is why statement 2 is not correct.

So, the correct answer to the question is option A: 1 only.

Lalu Prasad Yadav was a member of the Janata Dal before he formed the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

The RBI’s “Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)” report analyzes data from 2.58 lakh Panchayats for 2020-21 to 2022-23, highlighting key findings. Panchayats heavily rely on grants (95%) due to limited own revenue sources like property taxes. Inter-state variations in devolution impact socio-economic outcomes. Inconsistent data poses challenges in assessing fiscal health. PRIs struggle with local tax revenue generation due to a limited tax base, administrative issues, and unclear guidelines. Revenue sources include Central and State government grants, and PRIs have the authority to impose taxes and fees.

Booth capturing is a type of electoral fraud in which party loyalists "capture" a polling booth and vote in place of legitimate voters to ensure that their candidate wins.

The past two decades of globalisation has seen rapid movements in goods, services and investments between countries.

By August 15, 1947, influenced by Sardar Patel and V.P. Menon, 136 states had joined the Indian Union.

As North-West is 135^o clockwise from South in the same were North-East is 135^o clockwise from the West.

A cabinet is an official government body consisting of high ranked officials of the state. The members of the cabinet are generally called Cabinet Ministers or Secretaries. It is the main body which is responsible for the day-to-day management of the government.

Neem oil can be used as pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites and also has applications in pharmaceutical industry as neem oil has various medicinal properties.

The correct answer is Chaitanya. Chaitanya was a Bhakti saint and religious reformer who lived in the 16th century. He is known for developing different modes of religious emotionalism, such as vatsalya (parental love), dasya (servitude), sakhya (friendship), and madhuriya (divine love), that were aimed at fostering intense personal devotion to God. Chaitanya's teachings and devotional practices had a significant impact on the Bhakti movement in India and continue to be influential in modern Hinduism.

Vajpayee's short term ended after 13 days, Deve Gowda's government made agreements with China and Bangladesh, and the Gujral Doctrine was a key policy of I.K. Gujral's term.

The correct answer is Kurukshetra.

CO₂ is the largest contributor towards global warming, followed by methane, CFCs and N₂O.

The groundbreaking discovery of India's first lithium deposits, estimated at 5.9 million tonnes, was made in Jammu and Kashmir in February. Subsequent modifications to mining rules in July allowed private miners to explore these critical minerals, and reports indicate that the region will auction its lithium reserves in the coming months.

Hence, Option C is correct.

The organised sector offers jobs that are most sought-after. But the employment opportunities in the organised sector have been expanding very slowly.

The Indian arm wrestlers won 11 medals at the 44th World Armwrestling Championship and 25th Para Armwrestling Championship held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from August 24 to September 3, 2023. The team won three gold, six silver and two bronze medals.

Industries can be classified on the basis of source of raw materials, size and ownership.

- On the basis of Source of Raw Material
Industries can be agro-based, mineral-based, marine-based and forest-based, depending on the type of raw materials they use.

a) Agro-based Industries.
b) Mineral- based Industries.
c) Marine-based Industries.
d) Forest-based Industries.

- On the basis of Size.
It refers to the amount of capital invested, number of people employed and the volume of production. Based on size, industries can be small-scale industries and large-scale industries. These industries can be distinguished on the basis of capital and technology used.
(a) Large-scale Industries.
(b) Small-scale Industries.

- On the basis of Ownership.
a) Public sector Industries.
b) Private sector Industries.
c) Joint sector Industries.
d) Co-operative Sector Industries.

The Industrial Policy of 1991 was revolutionary in shortening the list of industries subject to industrial licensing, thereby promoting private investment and reducing government control.